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Scratchy (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abrasive

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">scratchy</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for abrasive that I've seen before include "Rough and scratchy" , "Pumice, for example" , "Emery paper or steel wool, say" , "Harsh - chafing" , "Harsh, causing angry feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Star Tribune.
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